Parts of the western United States have been battling drought for years. Largely, that prolonged dryness has reduced pasture productivity and caused producers to lessen their cowherd inventories.
Rainfall affects pastureland, cattle
Large amounts of unexpected rainfall may cause foot rot in cattle and developmental issues in growing plants.
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